"Bob and I worked many years together at Hucks and Motorola. We also had some good times playing ball at K of C for the 35 and older teams. we always had a great time. I'll miss our Hy-bee meetings on Veterans Day. You'll be missed Bob. I'm sorry for your lose Bobby and the rest of the hadsell family."
In loving memory of
Robert L. Hadsell
February 8, 2017
Robert L. "Boomer" Hadsell Sr., age 78, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 6:30 am in Columbia, Missouri.
Robert was born January 27, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Virgil W. and Bertha M. Young Hadsell.
Boomer was a member of Central Baptist Church, The Elks Club, the American Legion and a life member of South Side Boat Club. Robert served in the Illinois Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. He was a long time carpenter at Huck's Fixture Company.
Boomer's daily routine was to visit Walmart and the HyVee store on Harrison. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid camper and Chicago Cubs Fan. He enjoyed gambling with his nephew, Steve Hadsell, in Las Vegas. Boomer loved his family and his grandchildren meant the world to him.
Survivors include a son, Robert L. (Tracey) Hadsell Jr. of Ashland, MO, a grandson, Robert Hadsell III, a granddaughter, Bethany Nicole Hadsell, and several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Hadsell.
Services: 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Harper officiating.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois with military honors by American Legion Post #37.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association or The American Legion Post #37
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Prayers to your family. I will definitely miss seeing him everyday at HYVEE and talking about our Cubs!"
"My deepest sympathy Bobby and family..."
"SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU NO WERE I LIVE LOVE PAULA"
"I will miss Bob; I didn't know him well, but waited on him many times as a checker at HyVee on Harrison. My condolences to the family"
"Boomer was "Boomer"!! A strong man like no other. Working with him at Hucks , then working FOR us, and always giving him a honk every day passing his home, we will miss him. So sorry Bobby for your loss."
"I would see Bob in Hy-Vee and we would talk about different things. My oldest daughter Dawn works at Hy-Vee and Bob would go find her and talk some more. He was well like and I am sorry about him passing away. Sorry to lose another classmate. May God bless him"
"Dear Hadsell family so very sorry to hear of BOBS passing as I worked with him at Motorola and served with him in the 126th s-s company and in viet nam great and funny guy rest in peace my brother"
"Bob and I were cousins, although the years separated us we managed to " catch up" occasionally. It was always refreshing to see his smile, and enjoy the laughter between us. I'll miss him....and maybe get to see him on the other side. God Bless him and his family."
"Bobby, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Boomer and I grew up together...were in the class of 58... always had a good word...I will miss him........"
"Dear Hadsell Family, We are saddened to learn that another member of the QHS Class of 1958 has passed away. Thinking of you and remembering Bob. As ever, Dick & Pat Wentura"